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2 | 37% | 8 | Resembles an eel but is not a true eel | |
3 | 37% | 13 | Traditional method of cooking eel or eel-like fish | |
Certain Eel Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CONGER" which means:
- noun
- • Large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food
An example sentence would be:
- • "I caught a massive conger while fishing."
- • "The conger eel is a popular seafood delicacy."
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New York Times08 Mar 2003 | Down 36 | |
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6 | Resembles an eel but is not a true eel | |
7 | This eel, known as the 'blind eel,' has a heightened sense of smell to navigate its surroundings. |